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I’m writing to you about Flint, Michigan. Yesterday the U.S. Senate finally heeded Senators Stabenow and Peters’ calls for funding to address Flint’s man-made water crisis. Now, this Water Resources Development Act moves to the U.S. House. As a Member, I call upon the U.S. House of Representatives to immediately…

This week, the voters of Michigan went to the polls. I’m humbled to share that the people of our 14th Congressional District voted to nominate me for a second term, with over 87% percent backing our campaign versus our two Democratic primary challengers. We did it! Thanks to you, I’m the…

We’re in the home stretch! This Tuesday, August 2nd is Michigan’s Primary Election Day. I’m campaigning hard to earn the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s 14th District. There are two opponents in the race, who have been actively pursuing a negative campaign against me. This is my first re-election campaign for Congress. I’ve worked hard —…

Republicans in Congress continue to do nothing in the face of our nation’s gun violence problem. They refuse to listen to the American people, ignoring the need for action. We must come together as Americans and demand Congress votes on common-sense legislation: Our Declaration of Independence from Gun Violence! Join…

If your e-mail inbox is anything like mine, then you’re getting a ton of messages from candidates and political organizations these past few days. Today is the final day of the campaign finance reporting quarter, so the push is on to raise campaign resources. The same is true for my re-election campaign. I do…

Happy Memorial Day to you and your family. This holiday we honor the memories of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect our great nation. Today I took part in the groundbreaking of the new Detroit Veterans Center. It was a powerful experience and I salute the hard work of…

We’ve got opposition, my friends. Our primary field is set, now that the filing deadline has passed. Two other candidates have also filed to run for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s 14th District. They’re already actively pursuing a negative campaign against me. This is my first re-election campaign for Congress. I’ve…

I’ve got exciting news to share: Surrounded by hundreds of supporters in Detroit, I recently announced my campaign for re-election to Congress! Our team has submitted 2,000 nominating signatures of 14th District voters to appear on the primary ballot, making us the first incumbent Member of Congress in Michigan to file. Together, we can…